We invested $456 million in new and existing stores, returned $95 million in quarterly dividends to our shareholders, and repurchased $29 million of common stock. Our total cash and investments nearly doubled over the prior year, increasing $745 million to $1.5 billion.
A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Okra, a low-calorie, nutrient-rich vegetable, can help you fulfill your daily vitamin K needs. Healthy diets rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce your risk of colon cancer, stomach cancer, mouth cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease, according to the USDA.